The Signs of the Times
April 22, 1880
“Rural Health Retreat”
While at St. Helena last week we visited Crystal Springs, where this Health Retreat is located. It is our opinion that a more beautiful spot could not have been selected as an asylum for the sick and weary. A place of greater natural loveliness we have seldom ever seen. High mountains, stretching their peaks upward toward heaven, seem to surround the place, giving evidence to all of the mighty power of the Lord. No one who sees God in his created works could view these lofty mountains from the piazza of the Retreat, without feeling that he is surrounded by the presence of God, and covered by the overshadowing of his glory. Peak rising above peak carries the mind instinctively up to him who set fast the mountains and girded them with his power so that no human might can move them out of their places. Gladly would we have spent a few weeks, or even days, in this quiet retreat, but so much work to be done in the harvest field called us again to our post of duty. ST April 22, 1880, par. 1
The building is well calculated for the convenience, health, and comfort of the patients and boarders. Its rooms are supplied with abundance of pure soft water which flows from a living spring and is always cool. If those tired of city life would resort to this retired spot, even if they took no treatment, the excellent pure air, the soft water, and the natural lowliness of the scenery would do much to relieve them of their infirmities. But add to this, nature’s remedies skillfully applied, and wonderful cures might be wrought for the afflicted. Such an asylum as this, controlled by men who love and fear God, has long been needed this side of the Rocky Mountains. Brn. Pratt and Atwood are men of caution and good judgment. They are Christian gentlemen and will do all in their power to make this a place of rest and comfort for those who may come. We hope that those who are suffering from disease will not be slow to avail themselves of the advantages now placed within their reach. Do not delay too long, but find help while it will avail. ST April 22, 1880, par. 2
E. G. White.